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Business
Is Mississippi in 'Play'?
In August 1987, Louisiana State University geologists reported that a rock formation called Tuscaloosa Marine Shale could contain as much as 7 billion barrels of oil.
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Vote, @#%$ It! (The College Student Voter Guide)
If every college student in the state of Mississippi voted this year, you would probably be the most powerful voting bloc in the state. Here's what you need to know, …
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Just Another Church
Methodist minister Ed King worked and lived Freedom Summer in Mississippi in 1964. The Vicksburg native ran for lieutenant governor on the Freedom Vote mock election ballot while Aaron Henry …
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Just Another Church
Methodist minister Ed King worked and lived Freedom Summer in Mississippi in 1964. The Vicksburg native ran for lieutenant governor on the Freedom Vote mock election ballot while Aaron Henry …
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Lesbian Grandmothers From Mars
When I first heard about the Lesbian Grandmothers from Mars, I thought I'd been missing out on a wonderful D-grade horror film. Little did I know these two women were …
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ML 'The Truth'
When Jackson native Marland "ML" Williams couldn't get a ticket to see R&B artist Monica perform because her concert was sold out a few months ago, he surely did not …
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'This Isn't Anti-Tougaloo'
A group of about 100 gathered at the Smith Robertson Museum on Feb. 25 to advocate locating the proposed Civil Rights Museum in downtown Jackson.
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Romney Trying to Shift the Tide
With griping in GOP circles mounting, Romney and his advisers spent the weekend in Boston hashing out a plan to try to shift the dynamics of the race before the …
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Tendai Kuwaza & Steven Browne
Steven Browne, 22, and Tendai Kuwaza, 21, want Jacksonians out and enjoying the magic of world music. To that end, they've formed KB Entertainment and hosted dance parties, jumping to …
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Al-Qaida Fans Flames of Unrest
Al-Qaida's branch in North Africa on Tuesday called for attacks on U.S. diplomats and an escalation of protests.
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City & County
10 Local Stories This Week
We had another mouth-watering week of local news. Chew on these delicious stories from the week.
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"I Thought the Yankees Would Have Hung You Long Before…"
I edited a children's collection of slave narratives a few years back. This was my favorite reading.
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Feds: Man Arrested in LA Airport Not Cooperating
A man arrested at Los Angeles International Airport wearing a bulletproof vest and flame-resistant pants is not cooperating with federal officials working to discover why he was headed to Boston …
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[Wicker] Adoption Provides Children With Loving Home
The holidays are a time for coming together with family. This holiday season, because of the gift of adoption, 330 children in Mississippi will be able to celebrate with a …
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CHICK: Nowhere To Stand But Up
"The worst state for women is Mississippi," says the Institute for Women's Policy Research, a scientific research organization founded in 1987 to inform and stimulate debate on public policy issues …
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Do Some Good This Weekend
Escape the Friday night drizzle at Salsa Mississippi's Mardi Gras Dance Party. Festivities include a silent auction, Nepali crafts for sale and, of course, lots of dancing. The party starts …
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Stadiums, Hackers and Oil
A bill the Mississippi Senate is considering could transfer control of Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium to Jackson State University. House Bill 1158, which the House of Representatives passed Feb. 10, …
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It's the Weekend
Despite Mercury being in retrograde (with its attendant communication, transportation and technical hijinks), you'll find plenty to do in and around Jacktown this weekend. If you're lucky enough to have …
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National
Paul Ryan Denies Making Inaccurate Statements
Asked on NBC's "Today" whether he would agree that some of his statements have not always been accurate, he said, "No, not in the least, actually."
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State of the City: "Mistakes of the Heart"
Mayor Frank Melton's State of the City Address was filled with determined talk, but no details.
